Nothing strikes fear into an entrepreneur's heart like losing their top performer. But what if the reason your best employees are considering leaving has nothing to do with money or workload? In this eye-opening episode, Lindsay shares the hidden psychological triggers that drive good employees away – and the simple strategies to prevent it.

Through a personal story about her first job at PetSmart, Lindsay reveals how even well-meaning managers can accidentally push out their most valuable team members. You'll discover why the biggest threat to employee retention isn't your competition – it's the stories your employees are telling themselves about where they stand with you.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why your best employees won't ask for feedback (and what to do about it)
• The dangerous assumptions employees make when communication breaks down
• How to implement simple quarterly check-ins that prevent 90% of surprise resignations
• The "Five Love Languages" approach to employee motivation and recognition
• A brilliant onboarding game that reveals what truly motivates each team member
• How to embrace ambitious employees without creating insubordination
• Why career advancement isn't always about promotions or money

Real-world strategies include:

• The "Would You Rather" technique for discovering employee motivators
• How handshakes reveal personality types and communication preferences
• The framework for involving high-performers in leadership without losing control
• Simple recognition methods that cost nothing but create fierce loyalty

Perfect for business owners who want to build a loyal, engaged team and avoid the costly cycle of constantly replacing good people.

Featured sponsor: Biz in a Box Solutions CRM – the all-in-one business solution that handles everything from websites to automation.

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